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street as well as Shady Rest Mobile Home Park, which now has water problems. Mr. Nobil, the applicant, came before the Board and described the current tenants at Riverwalk Shopping Center as successful with dramatic sales increases since 1986. He said when he first approached the two retail chains they said demographics do not Justify their coming to Sebastian but they changed their minds after reviewing the sales volumes and seeing the amount of activity at the property. However, they are determined to be part of an existing shopping center, not free-standing on the other side of the street. K mart is interested in approximately 91,000 square feet and Beall Is is interested in approximately 15,000 square feet. Mr. Nobil reported there has been approximately 9 acres developed in this node in the last several years and felt these facts and changes in circumstance along with the information provided by Mr. Mayfield justify a change in this node. Attorney Barkett recapped the advantages of the node expansion and illustrated how this project satisfies the requirements of the Land Use Policies. Mr. Barkett thought the community will benefit from the expansion project and requested the Board make a determination that the node meets the 70% requirement. David Hessler, resident of Roseland, came before the Board and spoke in favor of this project. He felt not only will it bring additional jobs and additional revenues but also saw an advantage in consolidating the commercial development. Fred Mensing, 7580 129th Street, Roseland, came before the Board and spoke in opposition to the project as he felt it would have a negative impact on the community. He pointed out the available land in the northwest corner of the intersection and the shopping facilities within four miles, and asked the Board to freeze the size of the shopping center. Greg Golien, from Sebastian, came before the Board and spoke for the people who live here the year around and have to work for a living and don't have the time to attend meetings. He said a store like K mart is very important to these people and it is very important that something like this is approved. It is a compact development that fits nicely in Roseland and he sees no reason for objection. Damien Gilliams, from Roseland Gardens and Wauregan Subdivision which is directly behind the proposed site for this amendment, came before the Board and emphasized that when he spoke to a few of other homeowners in the area they were delighted that K mart was seriously considering this location due to the fact that Wal-Mart on the other side of town has got a monopoly on items. 31 L_ MAY 121 1991 _0 Mor 83 r,r a 40CS